Part-Time Studio Assistant - Glazing & Firing

HUE YOUR DAYS PRIVATE LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

HUE YOUR DAYS PRIVATE LIMITED in Singapore is seeking a Part-Time Studio Assistant with hands-on pottery glazing experience to handle glazing and firing of customer pottery. This role suits someone who is detail-oriented, reliable and able to work independently.

You will glaze according to our standards, prepare pieces for firing, operate the kiln and keep accurate records. Training will be provided on our glazing standards and studio procedures.

Qualifications

• Prior hands-on pottery glazing experience is required.
• Experience with kiln operation and firing is strongly preferred.
• Good understanding of basic ceramic glazing and firing processes.
• Careful and detail-oriented, with a strong eye for consistency.
• Able to follow processes accurately and work independently.
• Comfortable with hands-on, repetitive work.
• Reliable, organised and responsible.
• Physically able to handle pottery and kiln shelves safely.

Responsibilities

• Glaze pottery according to our glazing standards.
• Prepare pottery and glazes for firing, including cleaning and ensuring kiln-safe bases.
• Load and unload the kiln safely and operate it according to our firing programmes.
• Monitor firing cycles and maintain records of kiln loads and firing results.
• Inspect finished pieces for glaze defects, cracks, blisters, pinholes and other firing issues.
• Identify and report damaged pottery or unusual glaze/firing results.
• Keep the glazing and kiln areas, tools and equipment clean and organised.
• Assist with glaze and kiln supply inventory when required.
• Follow all studio safety procedures.

Skills

Pottery glazing

Kiln operation

Attention to detail

Independent work

Tools

Kiln safety procedures

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for a Part-Time Studio Assistant with prior pottery glazing experience to handle the glazing and firing of customer pottery.

This is a hands-on production role suited for someone who is detail-oriented, reliable and comfortable working independently.

Key Responsibilities

• Glaze pottery according to our glazing standards.
• Prepare pottery and glazes for firing, including cleaning and ensuring kiln-safe bases.
• Load and unload the kiln safely and operate it according to our firing programmes.
• Monitor firing cycles and maintain records of kiln loads and firing results.
• Inspect finished pieces for glaze defects, cracks, blisters, pinholes and other firing issues.
• Identify and report damaged pottery or unusual glaze/firing results.
• Keep the glazing and kiln areas, tools and equipment clean and organised.
• Assist with glaze and kiln supply inventory when required.
• Follow all studio safety procedures.

Requirements

• Prior hands-on pottery glazing experience is required.
• Experience with kiln operation and firing is strongly preferred.
• Good understanding of basic ceramic glazing and firing processes.
• Careful and detail-oriented, with a strong eye for consistency.
• Able to follow processes accurately and work independently.
• Comfortable with hands-on, repetitive work.
• Reliable, organised and responsible.
• Physically able to handle pottery and kiln shelves safely.

Training will be provided on our glazing standards, firing programmes and studio procedures.